Winston-Salem Journal
Medicaid expansion passes key vote
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Every parent & caregiver deserves affordable health coverage, in order to stay healthy and provide for their families.
Far too many North Carolinians can’t see a doctor when they need one, because affordable health insurance is out of reach in our state. Medicaid expansion would bring affordable health coverage to over 100,000 North Carolina parents with children at home.
Expanding Medicaid could make all the difference. Lend your voice to help bring affordable healthcare to North Carolina families!
Candice is a mother of three. She works from home as a freelancer, and taking care of her 23 year-old son who has been diagnosed with autism, epilepsy, and kidney disease. Mrs. Grant is a kidney transplant survivor herself, and has to take medication for the rest of her life. Her family often finds that they struggle to afford that life-saving care out-of-pocket.
Affordable health insurance could play a huge role in supporting families of children with special health care needs in our state.
Most of those who would be covered by expanded Medicaid are working – sometimes in multiple jobs – but don’t earn enough to qualify for a private marketplace plan. Many work in essential jobs like child care, food service, construction, and nursing homes.
Let’s expand Medicaid so that North Carolina’s families can thrive!
The best tool we have is our numbers, our voices, and our networks—relatives, friends, neighbors, coworkers. We’ll keep you posted on opportunities to make your voice heard.
North Carolinians share their experiences of life without health coverage, in their own words.
Expanding Medicaid will help people get the medication and treatment they need for chronic conditions like diabetes, mental health needs, cancer, and other life-threatening diseases.
Most states have already expanded Medicaid. Thirty-eight states and DC have expanded Medicaid, including Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Indiana. They are experiencing better health outcomes and positive fiscal impact. Not one state has reversed this decision since 2010.
Affordable health coverage helps small businesses. Many small businesses can’t afford to offer health coverage to employees – even in the best of times. Medicaid expansion can build a healthier workforce in North Carolina for businesses like restaurants, tourism, and child care, hit hardest by the pandemic.
